Industrial Maintenance Technician

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE AND BAND

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, and competitions, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE: On Site

LOCATION DETAILS: 2525 Midpoint Dr, Edwardsville, KS 66111

WORK HOURS:

7-8 months of the year, Shift hours are 6am-2pm

During Peak Spring season (March-May), required Shift hours are 3pm-11pm

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Varsity Yearbook is looking to hire a Maintenance Technician as a member of the Yearbook team. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of machinery, buildings, and equipment.

• You will exercise technical independence in determining work methods and procedures.

• You receive assignments either orally or through written instructions which may be accompanied by sketches or diagrams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Install conduit, wiring, switching devices, controls, outlets, fixtures, motors, and other such equipment.
• Test, maintain and evaluate equipment performance using voltmeters, temperature sensors, or pressure gauges.
• Test and calibrate HVAC controls.
• Perform activities in construction such as welding, brazing, soldering, and plumbing.
• Check and repair pumps, fans, valves and motors.
• Repair minor equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience with Lockout-Tagout procedures.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC.
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Results Driven & Initiative

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• *******Top Candidates will have an Electrical Journeyman License******

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employe